We made the tough decision yesterday to not celebrate Thanksgiving in-person with our family. It wasn’t an easy choice, but with one million new Covid-19…
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Healing the Divide
The election is over. A new president has been chosen. History was made with the election of the oldest man as president and, more important,…
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I Believe in Politics!
And so the connection between love of truth and love of beauty and love of justice, and for me, love of God, are all intertwined.…
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Planting a Seed
A few years ago, Lucille Salitan of the Center for Farm and Food Research purchased a tomato from the nearest grocery store, did the research,…
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World Day of Refugees and Migrants
As a native of Iowa, one of the people I have a great deal of respect for is (the late) former Republican Governor, Robert D.…
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How to Seek Social Change… from your Couch
In the midst of mask-wearing and social distancing, are you searching for meaningful ways to work for change? I don’t know about you, but I…
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Magnifying Glass: Unveiling Our Social Illnesses
Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, our world has been under a lot of stress, in lockdown or in…
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Just Jack 8-4-20
Luke 17:33 “Those who keep their lives will lose them; those who would lose their lives, preserve them.” The paradox of faith is that we…
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John Lewis Tribute
Today’s blog is a special tribute to John Lewis written by The Rev. Milton Cole–Duvall. Rev. Cole–Duvall marched with John Lewis in Selma. He is a long-time…
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8 Tips for Confronting Racism with Your Friends and Colleagues
At our July 9th national community gathering, Dr. Vicki Vernon Lott spoke about the intersection between faith and race, giving practical suggestions on what you…